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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

Keele

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

Southampton

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Keele University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.

Keele University vs University of Southampton at a glance

Keele University and University of Southampton both teach 64 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and General Engineering. Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Keele University is about £7,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Keele University is about £13,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 43 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 38 and Keele University in 2, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Keele University, against £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 43 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Keele University is higher in 20 and University of Southampton in 20, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#801
QS World
#111
#501
THE World
#129
#73
Guardian UK
#16
1949
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Keele University

University of Southampton

87.7%
87%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£32,100
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.7%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.5%
35.1%

International

International student share

426
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
52

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%
VS

Southampton

103 countries · 35.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China63.5%
  • 🇮🇳India4.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

Subjects

64 subjects you can study at both

Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

Keele University

University of Southampton

Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, Economics, History, English Literature, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Marketing, Philosophy, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biochemistry, Music, Software Engineering, Management, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Health & Social Care, Pharmacology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Zoology & Animal Biology, Community & Specialist Nursing, English Studies, Medicine, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Human Geography & Environment, Information Systems & Data Science, Mental Health Nursing, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Sciences (General), Midwifery, Business Information Systems, Cultural Studies, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Keele University

Only at University of Southampton

Fees

What it costs international students

The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

Undergraduate

Keele University
£18,200
University of Southampton
£26,000

Keele University is about £7,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Keele University
£18,200
University of Southampton
£31,200

Keele University is about £13,000 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Keele University

University of Southampton

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    75%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£47,000
    76%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    93%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemistry

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£39,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Physics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 43 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Keele University

Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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University of Southampton

Horizon Europe fee waiver

100%

Deadline: N/A

Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Keele University vs University of Southampton: common questions

Is Keele University or University of Southampton cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Keele University is about £7,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Keele University is about £13,000 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Keele University and University of Southampton?

Both universities teach 64 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Physics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and 52 more.

Is Keele University or University of Southampton better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Keele University, and £31,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 75% at Keele University and 80% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Keele University or University of Southampton offer more courses?

University of Southampton lists 545 courses on CourseOptions and Keele University lists 426 courses.

What can you study at Keele University but not at University of Southampton?

Keele University teaches 15 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Forensic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Pharmacy, Geography (General), Animal Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Medical Imaging, Social Work and 7 more.

What can you study at University of Southampton but not at Keele University?

University of Southampton teaches 27 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Archaeology, Ancient Languages, Design & Fashion, Marine Engineering & Technology, Healthcare Science, Clinical & Health Psychology, Statistics and 19 more.

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